We are a network of children and young people with additional needs and disabilities living in Surrey. Together we share our experiences and give feedback to bring about change to the services we use.
ATLAS stands for: Accept, Teach, Listen, Access, Support.
We chose these words to represent us as we feel they reflect our values and the work that we do. Previously, we were known as SYAS: SEND Youth Advisors Surrey.
Find out more about our name and story on the ‘About Us!’ page, here.
Join us for regular virtual meetings, socials, online surveys, blogs, social media content and events!
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We meet virtually via Zoom every Wednesday 5-7pm! For more information on how to get involved, please see our ‘Get Involved’ page or contact us at ATLAS@surreycc.gov.uk.
Recent Blogs
Neurodiversity: Gender and Sexuality
Sabrina Peters, additional needs and disabilities participation officer, reflects on ATLAS discussions about neurodiversity, gender and sexuality.
Advocating for Change: Autism Awareness and Acceptance
Sarah Foreman talks about the need for awareness and acceptance around Autism: “there still is a lot of misunderstanding and judgement”.
In at the Deep End: How ADHD Shaped the Success of Michael Phelps
Theo Greiner from the Web and Digital Services Team at Surrey County Council talks about the success of Michael Phelps and his ADHD.
“I am not a typical autistic person – because there isn’t a typical autistic person.”
Sarah Foreman talks about the life and diagnosis of Chris Packham: a presenter with Asperger’s, of BBC’s BAAFTA Award winning Springwatch, Autumnwatch and Winterwatch series and now also a patron for the National Autistic Society.
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